After Carl Shadeheart risked his life to stop Cinder's mad plans, everyone is now scattered. James is with team JNPR, Ruby, and Lena on the way to Mistral, Kou is staying with Yang as they both recover, and Carl is MIA and currently in augmentation...
It has been almost a year since the fall of beacon and Carl's sacrifice to stop Cinder's mad plans....
Everyone is scattered and wounded after the tragedies.
James is on the way with team JNPR, Ruby and Lena to Mistral. James is still wounded on his team mate's "death". Lena is carrying her brother's legacy as she mastered her fighting style and she swore to herself that she will avenge her brother. Kou is still in patch as he helps Yang to recover from the tragedy.
On the other hand.... Carl is still alive. He is currently in augmentation as we speak. A private organization saved him from death's door. His weapons and his severely damaged suit is currently on repairs and upgraded by the organization.
Now... They are moving forward...
No one POV
*In Salem's castle*
In Salem's castle, her members are sitting patiently.... Arthur Watts is sitting on his chair and looking on his scroll, Tyrian Callows sitting on his seat while resting his arm on his knees, Hazel Rainart, sitting on his seat and asleep....
And finally, Cinder sitting on her seat. She has a scar on her right eye, blinded left eye, covered right arm, and a small scar on her lips. Carl really did a big damage to her..
Cinder sits quietly, while Mercury and Emerald move to her side. Emerald nudges Mercury out of her way so that she can be directly next to Cinder.
Watts: Yes, yes, keep your posse in check.
Mercury grunts and makes a move toward Watts, but Emerald holds him back.
Watts: You hear that? Silence.
Hazel gives Watts an unimpressed sideways glance
Watts: I've half a mind to thank the son of Trinity and Shadeheart that scarred you Cinder.
Cinder silently growls.
Tyrian: Daww, If he was alive, I'd hunt him down. *snickers* Too bad he's dead and took your eye, didn't he?
Cinder only stares at Tyrian while he cackles at her. Cinder tries to speak but only manages to make quiet exhaling noises. Emerald leans in to hear her.
Watts: Pathetic. Why did you even—
There is a sound of a heavy metal door being unlatched. The doors open and everyone stands just before Salem enters.
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She glides alongside the table with soft footsteps before reaching the head of it, jewels jangling from her hair. Salem stops, facing away from them and toward a candle and crystal display.
Salem: Watts.
Watts straightens himself as he looks to her.
Salem: *turning* Do you find such malignance necessary?
